BM-27 Uragan vs Type 63 MRL
The BM-27 Uragan and the Type 63 MRL are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Splav State Research and Production Enterprise and Norinco respectively. Operational range is 500 km for the BM-27 Uragan vs 11 km for the Type 63 MRL. The BM-27 Uragan is armed with a 16 × 220mm rocket tubes, while the Type 63 MRL carries a 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher. The Type 63 MRL entered service 15 years before the BM-27 Uragan (1960 vs 1975).
| The BM-27 Uragan is a Soviet self-propelled multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1975, featuring sixteen 220mm launch tubes mounted on a ZIL-135 8x8 chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Manufacturer | Splav State Research and Production Enterprise |
| Number produced | 700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The Type 63 is a Chinese towed multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1963 for light artillery support, featuring twelve 107mm tubes mounted on a two-wheel carriage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Crew | 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) |
| Engine | ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp |
| Main armament | 16 × 220mm rocket tubes |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 11 km ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BM-27 Uragan or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 63 MRL's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-27 Uragan or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0.0 tons.
What are the main armaments of the BM-27 Uragan and Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan is armed with 16 × 220mm rocket tubes while the Type 63 MRL carries 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher as its main armament.